A rare Halloween scare can be good for children

CHILDREN learn through play and when it comes to sheer variety of play opportunities, Halloween ticks a lot of boxes.

Whether it’s bobbing for apples – fishing floating apples out of a basin of water using only their teeth – or making DIY Halloween decorations, children can experience a range of play explorations.

Teresa Heeney, CEO of Early Childhood Ireland cites the myriad opportunities for creative play. “At Halloween, everything is a potential decoration or costume. Children love cutting, sticking, carving,” she says.